Role of Horticulture in achieving Sustainable Goals in Jammu and Kashmir A study of Jammu and Kashmir
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women empowerment, education, Poverty, health, HorticultureAbstract
Horticulture of Jammu and Kashmir plays a significant role for social economic development of UT. Horticulture is one of the sectors of agriculture which is growing faster than other sectors in India.Hoticulture helps our country to achieve growth of 4% during the 12th five year plan. With the launch of National horticulture mission in (2005-2006) help to achieve a significant growth in agriculture. In agriculture GDP horticulture contributes 29.5%.In horticulture (1992-1993) to (2004-
2005) is considered the '' Golden revolution” (Choudhary, S. K., 2013).The development of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), a UT of India, has made lot of steps to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs, adopted in 25 September 2015, in 70th session encompass 17 objectives and 69 targets aimed at fostering global prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion by 2030. J&K's journey faces difficulties after difficulties state to achieve best runner in sustainable development after showing notable improvements across various SDG indicators.
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